Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Global Purchasing & Procurement

Greater Quad Cities Area (Fulton, IL) | Fully On-Site 

$90,000–$110,000 + 10% Bonus | 6%+ 401(k) Match | Relocation Assistance Provided

The Opportunity

A $70M manufacturing division of a Fortune 500 company is adding a Senior Supply Chain Analyst to lead global purchasing strategy across a complex, long-lead-time materials portfolio. This is a high-visibility role that directly influences enterprise-level supply chain decisions across two nearby facilities serving multiple industries. You'll own supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and help build a stronger, more resilient supply chain organization.

Your Day-to-Day

Global Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Lead purchasing strategies for complex, long-lead-time materials and components across a global supplier base
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and lead times with suppliers
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support supplier evaluation, onboarding, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards

Inventory & Risk Management

• Develop purchasing plans aligned with production forecasts and business objectives
• Identify and proactively address supply chain risks — geopolitical, logistical, and capacity-related
• Drive inventory optimization through supplier consolidation, competitive sourcing, and value engineering

Data Ownership & Process Optimization

• Own purchasing master data in ERP systems, including source lists, pricing, lead times, and vendor parameters
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, improve procurement efficiency, and strengthen inventory performance
• Use analytics tools and reporting to support data-driven decisions

Cross-Functional & Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the facility and corporate supply chain, engineering, quality, warehouse, and finance teams
• Participate in new product introductions, process improvement initiatives, and long-range planning
• Mentor junior supply chain analysts and contribute to building a high-performing procurement team

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 4+ years of supply chain or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on ERP experience; SAP strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Experience purchasing production materials or manufacturing inputs
• Preferred: experience managing a global supply base and negotiating pricing, terms, and lead times

Ready to Apply?

This role puts you at the center of strategic purchasing decisions for a well-established, growing manufacturer — with the compensation, mentorship opportunities, and organizational visibility to match. If you're a supply chain professional ready to step into a senior-level purchasing role with real impact, apply today through Great Bay Staffing.